How do you say mouth in Spanish?

Mouth is boca (BOH-kah), a feminine noun that appears in dozens of everyday expressions and idioms in Spanish.

What does boca a boca mean?

Boca a boca means mouth-to-mouth and is used both for CPR (respiración boca a boca) and for word of mouth (de boca en boca).

What does boca abajo mean?

Boca abajo means face down or upside down, and boca arriba means face up—commonly used for sleeping positions or placing objects.

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How to Say Mouth in Spanish: Boca

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Boca · noun (feminine) · BOH-kah

Mouth in Spanish is boca, a feminine noun used for the body part and in many idiomatic expressions.

Boca is BOH-kah, two syllables with stress on the first.

Abre la boca para que te revise el dentista.

Open your mouth so the dentist can examine you.

Mouth in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for mouth, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
boca	mouth	BOH-kah	Default, widely understood
desembocadura	mouth		mouth of a river

How Native Speakers Use Boca

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Body part

Me duele la boca después de ir al dentista.

My mouth hurts after going to the dentist.

Physical sensation.

Idiomatic expression

Se me hace agua la boca con ese pastel.

My mouth is watering with that cake.

Hacerse agua la boca = mouth-watering.

Telling someone to be quiet

¡Cierra la boca y escucha!

Shut your mouth and listen!

Firm request for silence.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Boca

Confusing boca with voz

Incorrect: Abrió la boca y cantó. (meaning voice)

Correct: Abrió la boca y cantó. (This is actually correct!)

Boca is specifically the physical mouth; voz is voice. However, opening your mouth to sing is natural.

Wrong article

Incorrect: El boca está abierto.

Correct: La boca está abierta.

Boca is feminine: la boca, with feminine adjective abierta.

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Common Questions About Mouth in Spanish

How do you say mouth in Spanish?: Mouth is boca (BOH-kah), a feminine noun that appears in dozens of everyday expressions and idioms in Spanish.
What does boca a boca mean?: Boca a boca means mouth-to-mouth and is used both for CPR (respiración boca a boca) and for word of mouth (de boca en boca).
What does boca abajo mean?: Boca abajo means face down or upside down, and boca arriba means face up—commonly used for sleeping positions or placing objects.